Health Profile of Farmington Hills, Michigan
Farmington Hills Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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A
Farmington Hills Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Farmington Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 80.4 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 3.2% | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 11.2% | 16.4% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Farmington Hills is 80.4 years, about 2.1 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3 years. The uninsured rate is 3.2%, lower than the Michigan average of 4.9%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 11.2% of residents, lower than the Michigan average of 16.4%.
Population by Age
Older residents
32,956 residents in Farmington Hills are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 2,502 812 men · 1,690 women
- 75–84 4,946 2,220 men · 2,726 women
- 65–74 8,638 4,153 men · 4,484 women
- 50–64 16,870 8,001 men · 8,869 women
Younger residents
14,876 residents in Farmington Hills are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 4,550 2,306 boys · 2,244 girls
- 7–12 4,276 2,288 boys · 1,988 girls
- 3–7 3,425 1,782 boys · 1,643 girls
- 0–3 2,625 1,271 boys · 1,354 girls
About 4,414 residents in Farmington Hills (5.3% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 80.4 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Farmington Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 9.9% | 12.1% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 7.4% | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.7% | 7.8% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 31.3% | 37.7% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Farmington Hills is about 27% lower than in Michigan. The rate of diabetes in Farmington Hills is about 18% lower than in Michigan. The rate of obesity in Farmington Hills is about 17% lower than in Michigan.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Farmington Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 11.9% | 20.9% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.0% | 18.1% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 17.3% | 22.6% | 25.1% |
The rate of smoking in Farmington Hills is about 43% lower than in Michigan. The rate of sedentary lifestyle in Farmington Hills is about 23% lower than in Michigan.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 81,921 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 29.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 901,131 minutes a day and 328.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Farmington Hills is 80.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.78 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Farmington Hills | Michigan Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 8.00 | 5.89 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 8.0 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Farmington Hills is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Farmington Hills, MI Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Farmington Hills, MI compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmington Hills, MI | 83,503 | 80.4 yrs #1/2 | 3.2% #2/2 | 31.3% #2/2 |
| Livonia, MI | 93,850 | 79.1 yrs | 2.5% | 30.2% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Farmington Hills, Michigan has an overall health index grade of A, making it notably better than Michigan, and notably better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Farmington Hills, Michigan.
What is the health grade for Farmington Hills, Michigan?
Farmington Hills, Michigan has a Map AI Health Index grade of A, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; an A grade means residents are much healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Farmington Hills, Michigan?
People in Farmington Hills, Michigan can expect to live 80.4 years on average, 2.1 years longer than the Michigan average of 78.3.
How many people lack health insurance in Farmington Hills, Michigan?
3.2% of residents in Farmington Hills, Michigan have no health insurance, about 1 in 32 people, 1.8 points below the Michigan rate of 4.9%.
What percentage of Farmington Hills, Michigan residents are obese?
31.3% of adults in Farmington Hills, Michigan are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, 6.4 points below the Michigan rate of 37.7%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Farmington Hills, Michigan go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 81,921 cigarettes a day, 2.5 million a month, or 29.9 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 901,131 minutes a day and 328.9 million a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Farmington Hills is 80.4 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.02 lifetimes a day, or 7.78 lifetimes a year.
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